PeopleForBikes Awards 2014 Community Partnership Grants

BOULDER, Colo. (July 31, 2014) -- PeopleForBikes, the movement to make bicycling better for everyone, is investing in great projects across the U.S. this summer with grant awards totaling more than $50,000.

Eight projects received funding in July through the competitive Community Grants Program, including support for a Regional Ride Center in Richmond, VA that will build handcycle-friendly mountain bike trails, and an award for the first open streets day in Columbus, OH. Grants in this round ranged from $1,500 - $10,000 and will support infrastructure and advocacy initiatives.

“We know that when people ride bikes, great things happen,” said Tim Blumenthal, President of PeopleForBikes. “Our grant program allows us to make tangible investments in projects that improve the environment for bicycling in communities across the country.”

The PeopleForBikes Community Grants Program has funded nearly 300 projects since 1999, with most helping build facilities like bike paths, trails, and parks. Grant recipients this round include:

About PeopleForBikesPeopleForBikes is a movement to make riding better for everyone. PeopleForBikes unites millions of individuals, thousands of businesses, and hundreds of communities to improve bicycling. Join the movement at PeopleForBikes.org.